Qin Tian's expression brightened at Gu You's instructions.
Li Changqing had the potential to become a Ninth-Rank Alchemist. Naturally, Qin Tian could ask for nothing better than to work alongside him.
More importantly, Li Changqing would only need to focus on improving his Alchemy in the Dead Soul Mountain Range and would not dilute Qin Tian's authority over the Branch Hall.
The lands surrounding the Dead Soul Mountain Range, and even the entire Northwest Continent, would still be his to command.
"Your subordinate obeys. I will certainly ensure that Brother Li can focus on improving his Alchemy."
Gu You turned back to Li Changqing and took out another Black Scroll:
"What I gave you earlier was the Hall Master's reward. This is a high-grade Earth Tier Dou Technique. Once mastered to perfection, it can rival a Heaven Tier Dou Technique. Consider it my personal support for you."
Li Changqing accepted the Dou Technique and bowed again in thanks. "Thank you for nurturing me, Second Heavenly Venerate."
Gu You's purpose was simple. Li Changqing had the potential to become a Ninth-Rank Alchemist and had caught the Hall Master's eye, so he was naturally worth investing in.
After Li Changqing accepted the Dou Technique, Gu You nodded slightly. "Everything has been dealt with. I won't linger any longer."
With that, Gu You was about to rise and leave.
"Wait!"
Suddenly, Mu Gu, who had been jealous and dejected, jolted. He finally realized why Li Changqing's Alchemy methods had seemed so familiar. They were clearly Yao Chen's methods.
Watching Mu Gu's erratic behavior, Gu You frowned slightly and said coldly, "Mu Gu, what exactly is wrong with you today? Unless you give me a proper explanation, you will face my punishment."
Mu Gu looked certain as he pointed a trembling finger at Li